In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 34 Beyond Foundation Establishment, Golden Core True Immortal

He follows the steps in his spiritual practice, and he also follows the steps in his work.

It was originally mine, so I took it for granted. I should only be satisfied if I got more.

Power, resources, and the right to speak.

The monthly quota of eleven bottles of life supplements, which is my hard-earned money, should rightfully be mine. The same goes for those merits; they rightfully belong to me.

I need more: internal performance reviews, extra life-sustaining supplements, faster promotions, and so on.

Lu Zhao's thoughts became clear, and his consciousness solidified a little more.

He said, "Thank you for your guidance, teacher."

The old Taoist priest seemed to sense something and praised, "Not too stupid. Let's continue the lesson."

"As for cultivating one's character, it seems that in the new dynasty, one should rely entirely on supernatural powers, seeking only to pass the test without making mistakes. This is wrong."

He paused for a moment and asked, "Lu Zhao, do you think what I said is wrong?"

Lu Zhao became even more convinced that the old Taoist was petty, and replied with a sly smile, "Teacher, you are insightful. There are indeed materials in the school that say that life development is a simplification of ancient methods."

The old Taoist priest then asked, "Let me ask you, is the current method of cultivating life one step at a time, refining the skin, tendons, bones, and flesh?"

Lu Zhao answered truthfully and explained the current life development system to the teacher.

Modern life development is very simple, visualizing the development level with life force points and using stages as the benchmark.

Regardless of the difference in supernatural abilities, a first-tier extraordinary being has 10-50 points of life force, and their special trait is the ability to use supernatural abilities, resulting in a significant boost to their physical attributes.

The effects are manifested as increased muscle strength at point 10, increased dermal density at point 20, and enhanced fascia layer strength at point 30, capable of withstanding some puncture damage and impact. At point 40, muscles begin to actively control contraction, achieving spontaneous hemostasis.

Finally reaching fifty points, with the triple reinforcement of dermis, fascia, and muscle, the body can withstand small-caliber pistol bullets.

This manifests as bullets being unable to effectively penetrate the dermis, and muscle contraction also having a hemostatic effect.

Thus, he naturally advanced to the second-tier transcendent.

A score of 50-200 indicates a second-tier transcendent being, whose special traits are Qi perception and healing ability.

Peak Tier 2 superhumans can regenerate everything except their brains. Even if their hearts stop, they can maintain blood circulation and sustain a minimum level of life through their muscles alone.

The three tiers of firearms above that level are no longer effective; their special ability is to predict danger through extended air sensation.

There are no limits to life development, only stages; all abilities are accumulated.

"The new dynasty's order to repair is acceptable."

After listening, the old Taoist nodded in approval and said, "Today I will correct your previous shortcomings to achieve perfection."

"The first-order condensation of the external form cannot be limited to the shape, but must also condense the five senses and forge the prototype of the inner divine will."

Lu Zhao asked, "Teacher, is the rudimentary form of divine will an inner vision?"

He could understand his five senses; this was a transformation of a second-order transcendent consciousness, developing inward from a simple physical form.

Consciousness possesses the five senses, which also allows one to distinguish hallucinations and prevent madness.

He hadn't learned about divine will. If it were the third level, a spiritual transcendent would be an inner vision, constructing their own spiritual palace.

Reaching the third level from the first level is simply too unbelievable.

The old Taoist priest nodded and said, "In cultivation, one must think three steps ahead for every step one takes. Just as a child learning to read cannot only learn to read, a young person reciting scriptures cannot only recite scriptures."

"The true path of cultivating both body and mind begins with the first stage, which refines the five senses and condenses the rudimentary form of divine will. The second stage manifests the imagery of the five internal organs and the divine palace, constructing the flow of qi and the integration of internal and external aspects. The third stage builds the inner landscape to forge the spiritual platform."

"Only in this way can one establish a foundation and begin to understand the Great Dao." Lu Zhao's breathing became slightly heavy, and he felt that what he had learned before might have been too superficial.

He asked, "Teacher, what level of attainment have you reached?"

The old Taoist priest smiled slightly, pointed to the sky, and said, "I am only one realm higher than you, and I have only taken one more step than the masses."

His tone was calm, yet carried an indescribable detachment.

"Beyond Foundation Establishment, one becomes a Golden Core True Immortal."
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Sunlight streamed into the empty room.

Lu Zhao, lying on the hard bed, opened his eyes, his handsome face instantly obscured by a pair of dead fish eyes.

Judging by the time, he hasn't had a proper rest since he came back from his shift; it's been about a week.

Although he was used to not sleeping for more than 180 hours, he was particularly tired today, and his head was still buzzing.

The old Taoist priest... now we should call him teacher, his voice still echoes.

'Your thoughts are chaotic, your luck is dull, and not a single trick you've mastered is correct. You still want to achieve Foundation Establishment!'

The old Taoist priest took a ruler and struck Lu Zhao's consciousness repeatedly.

Compared to their initial respectful relationship, the old Taoist priest became a completely different person after the apprenticeship ceremony, transforming from a venerable old immortal into a strict teacher.

In the old Taoist priest's words, it's like he dropped out of junior high school and is now directly entering the senior year of high school to prepare for the college entrance examination. He needs to put in a hundred times the effort to make up for it.

Although the words were not problematic, Lu Zhao still suspected that the old Taoist priest was settling a personal score, otherwise why would he use a ruler?
"hiss!"

Lu Zhao rolled over, and a sharp pain came from his back. He reached out to touch it but couldn't find any wound or bruise.

However, the memories that are so deeply ingrained that they affect the body to the point of causing phantom pain.

After the pain subsided, Lu Zhao's heart raced uncontrollably as he pondered and imagined the future.

He apprenticed under a teacher who was believed to surpass even Zhuge Liang in skill.

Previously, compared to the top ten geniuses in his grade, his biggest gap was not talent or effort, but rather that, despite having both, Lu Zhao lacked resources and teachers.

The capital city has the best educational resources in the world, but Lu Zhao is aiming for the top ten, the top geniuses who will hold power in the future.

A master can lead you through the door, but the rest is up to you to cultivate yourself; without a master, you might not even be able to touch the door.

The more experience Lu Zhao gained, the more he appreciated the importance of a mentor. What his teacher taught should still be circulating today, but it has been hidden due to the promotion of life development and the monopoly of knowledge.

Even their own mentors might only have a superficial understanding.

He still lacks resources, but he has found a good mentor who has shown him the way.

It is a great path that ancient sages have pursued, and it is also a path that only two types of people have been able to attempt throughout history.

Emperors in the imperial court, leaders of religious sects.

Only those powerful enough to command and govern millions are qualified to touch it.

If he successfully establishes his foundation, his chances of advancing to the Martial Marquis level will increase by 30%. Each year, the chances of graduates from the two prestigious universities in the capital, Chishui, ultimately advancing to the Martial Marquis level are only 0.1%.

Of the tens of millions of test takers, only a few thousand can enter top universities, and of those few thousand, only one in a thousand can be promoted to the rank of Martial Marquis.

The teacher gave himself at least a 30% chance.

Lu Zhao suppressed his excitement and began to study the cultivation technique his teacher had taught him the night before.

The method that can help him correct his past shortcomings and achieve the perfection of the first stage of spiritual cultivation is called the "Visualization Method".

(End of this chapter)